The Central Government will introduce three major bills in the Lok Sabha today. These include a controversial bill that provides for the removal of the PM, CM, or minister from office if they are jailed for 30 days. The opposition has announced its intention to block it.
New Delhi: A major uproar is expected in the Lok Sabha's monsoon session today. The central government is set to introduce three controversial bills, with the most discussion surrounding the proposed provision that would remove a Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or minister from office if they remain in jail for 30 consecutive days. The opposition has bly opposed this provision and has issued a clear warning that they will not allow the bill to be introduced.
Opposition Announces, 'Tear the Bill, Break the Table'
Even before the session began, opposition MPs warned the government. One MP stated that when Home Minister Amit Shah introduces the bill, the opposition will stage a massive protest. The MP said, "We will not even allow it to be introduced. We will break the table and tear up the bill." The opposition argues that this bill is a direct attack on democracy and the federal structure.
Which Bills Will Be Introduced in the Lok Sabha?
Today, Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce three major bills in the Lok Sabha. These include:
- The Union Territories Government (Amendment) Bill 2025.
- The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill 2025.
- The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2025.
The Home Minister will also propose sending these bills to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).
What is the Real Reason for the Dispute?
The biggest controversy revolves around the provision stating that if a Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or minister is arrested for a crime punishable by five years or more and remains in custody for 30 consecutive days, they will be automatically removed from office on the 31st day.
Opposition's Allegation – 'Will Open the Door to Arbitrary Arrests'
The opposition claims that this law will become a tool to destabilize opposition governments. They allege that the central government will use biased central agencies to arrest opposition leaders and remove them from office. Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi wrote on X (Twitter):
"The best way to destabilize the opposition is to deploy central agencies to arrest opposition Chief Ministers. A government that has failed to defeat them on the electoral field now wants to remove them from office through arbitrary arrests."
Reference to Delhi and Tamil Nadu
In recent years, the arrests of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji raised questions about whether it is appropriate to remain in ministerial positions while in jail. The government argues that a clear law is needed in this situation to maintain public trust and send a b message against corruption.
What are the Provisions in the Bill?
The new bill clearly states:
"If a Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or minister remains in jail for 30 consecutive days and is accused of a crime punishable by five years or more, the President, on the advice of the Prime Minister, will remove them from office on the 31st day."
Strategy of Opposition MPs
Opposition parties have decided that they will not allow this bill to pass in Parliament. One MP told the media, "We will not let this bill pass. It is an attack on democracy. We will oppose it at every level in the House." The opposition clearly indicates that as soon as Amit Shah introduces this bill in the Lok Sabha, opposition MPs will disrupt the session through slogans and uproar.
Clash in Parliament Inevitable
The government claims that these bills are being introduced to curb corruption and criminal politics. On the other hand, the opposition says that this is a direct attempt to target opposition leaders. This clash between the two sides is set to make today's session extremely tumultuous.
